Littleton Community Music History
The Littleton community has a long history of supporting local musicians. Special thanks to the Littleton Historical Museum and other community members for sharing their photos.
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| Edwin A. Bemis in uniform of Arapahoe County Band in 1907 Littleton Historical Museum photo |
Edwin A. Bemis in uniform of Arapahoe County Band in 1907 Littleton Historical Museum photo |
Edwin A. Bemis in uniform of Arapahoe County Band in 1907 Littleton Historical Museum photo |
FESTIVITIES AT FORT LOGAN
“… The Littleton Band furnished music and only words of praise were heard on all sides, and they earned the name “the famous” which they have born for some time.”
July 4, 1906 Littleton Independent, Courtesy of the Littleton Historical Museum
LITTLETON BAND AT CASTLE ROCK
“The Arapahoe County Band is at Castle Rock furnishing music for the three days fair.”
September 28, 1906 Littleton Independent, Courtesy of the Littleton Historical Museum
THOUSANDS VISIT THE COUNTY FAIR
“… Thursday was Englewood day and was well represented… The Arapahoe County Band furnished the music.”
September 17, 1907 Littleton Independent, Courtesy of the Littleton Historical Museum
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| Littleton Band at Laying Cornerstone, Arapahoe County Courthouse, 1907 Picture was found in S.T. Evan’s home at 351 Alamo Street, formerly home of John Mayers, from the Littleton Historical Museum |
Littleton Hose Company No. 2 at bandstand in front of Sunshine and Shadow Hotel (LHMC) |
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| Professor Arthur C. Marriott, Littleton Musician and Composer 1908 Littleton Historical Museum Photo |
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| Professor Arthur C. Marriott’s Orchestra 1905 Littleton Historical Museum Photo |
Professor Arthur C. Marriott in front of his cabin on Gallup Ave, with Perry Gallup, 1909 Littleton Historical Museum Photo |
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Arthur Marriott Biography Arthur Marriott, well know Littleton musician, was born within the precincts of Windsor Castle, England, during the reign of the famous Queen Victoria. He was the son of Frederick Marriott, a gentleman of the choir at St. George’s chapel. The father was known as the Queen’s (Victoria) alto, because the sovereign was so fond of his fine voice. Young Arthur entered the choir as a chorister, remaining six years. He then became an apprenticed pupil of Sir George Elroy, the organist at the royal chapel, and assisted as organist as well as at times singing as tenor in the choir. Mr. marriott took part in many of the royal musical functions toward the end of the Victorian period, and he also had the distinction of playing the piano in many of the private entertainments at Windsor Castle. Mr. Marriott left Windsor to take a position of organist of Southwell Minster, which became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Nottingham and Derby, and there directed many large festivals and services during his stay. Leaving England Being offered the position of organist in Denver, he left England and accompanied his musical friends, Dr. Gower and Henry Housely, to our neighboring city. In Denver, Mr. Marriott was the organist of All Saint’s Church, the musical assistant at Oak’s Home, and accompanist to the (then) Denver Chord Society and the Apollo Club. He came to Littleton in 1901 and was asked to direct the music and choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here. He served with five rectors, and finally when the congregation became too small to support a rector, Mr. Marriott conducted the services himself for nine months. For the past half-dozen years there have been no regular Episcopal services in Littleton. Throughout his long stay in Littleton, Mr. Marriott has devoted his time to teaching piano, violin, and singing to the young musicians of the town. He has contributed a number of articles on music and Christmas to this paper from time to time. He, like all good Englishmen, loves the spirit of Christmas. In fact, to know “Prof” Marriott is like knowing one of the delightful characters in a Dickens novel. “Prof” is loved by the whole community for his goodness of heart, his musical talent, and the interesting tales he relates of his contacts with Europe’s royalty. From the Littleton Independent, April 13, 1928, courtesy of the Littleton Historical Museum |
